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Match each functional group to the best description of its physical and chemical properties. Carboxyl group,...

Match each functional group to the best description of its physical and chemical properties.

Carboxyl group, phosphate group, hydroxyl group, methyl group, or amino group.

Nonpolar, hydrophobic, found in hydrocarbon chains.

Polar, soluble, forms H bonds, forms alcohols.

Polar, soluble, protons can dissociate from this group and it has acidic properties.

Polar, soluble, can act as a weak base and accept a proton, found in proteins and nucleic acids.

Polar, soluble, found in nucleic acids, can be acidic if it loses protons.

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Expert Solution

Methyl

Nonpolar, hydrophobic, found in hydrocarbon chains.

Phosphate

Polar, soluble, found in nucleic acids, can be acidic if it loses protons.

Hydroxyl

Polar, soluble, forms H bonds, forms alcohols.

Amino

Polar, soluble, can act as a weak base and accept a proton, found in proteins and nucleic acids

Carboxyl

Polar, soluble, protons can dissociate from this group and it has acidic properties.


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